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Author: Mindy Koehne

O&M: What’s in a Tip? A Cane Tip that is…

From: FamilyConnect Blog
Categories: ECC , Orientation and Mobility , Self-Advocacy
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I recently met with a first-grade student for our second orientation and mobility (O&M) lesson. He had been issued a cane and tip by a previous certified orientation and mobility specialist (COMS). At about 20 minutes into our 60-minute lesson, he began to complain of being tired. This puzzled me because I have been his … Continued

“I Can Do It!”: Promoting Self-Determination Skills

From: FamilyConnect Blog
Categories: ECC , Self-Determination
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Editor’s note: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). To help your young person who is blind or low vision prepare for a satisfying adult life and meaningful employment, you can work with them on the skills of The Expanded Core Curriculum for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired which include self-determination skills. … Continued